Rotigotine User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• Grumpy...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 14, 2016

Neupro (rotigotine) for Restless Legs Syndrome "I had a sleep study done and had close to 300 leg movements a hr. Enough to drive anyone crazy. Not to mention no sleep. My neurologist tried requip no help, Mirapex, no help. Then we tried neupro, I take 6 mg patch and it is a miracle drug for me. If I miss putting on a new one I can tell in less then 5 min that I'm in for the leg war n no sleep. Only problem I had was when I applied then to the back of my shoulders, it gave me a bad skin reaction, very red and open wound. Take to my doc he said there were 8 places to apply. I chose my upper thighs near my hips and have not had any problems since. For me no patch no sleep. I'm also prescribed klonopin 1 mg at bedtime and 1 to 2 oxycodone 5/ 325 . And together it's the perfect combo ."

• DTano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 1, 2018

Neupro (rotigotine) for Restless Legs Syndrome "I’ve been taking Neupro for 3 weeks & although it has been great reducing my RLS by allowing me to sleep through the night which I haven’t done in years but I feel like a zombie all day. I can’t focus I feel like I’m in a daze & all I want to do is sleep."

• Lisa
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 10, 2016

Neupro (rotigotine) for Restless Legs Syndrome "I've had severe rls for about 20 years. I used Vicodin for about 6 years. It worked really well except for needing to take more in the middle of the night (needed extended release). Moved to Hawaii and doctors won't prescribe vicodin. Tried Ropinorole which worked well until augmentation began. I've been on the Neupro patch about a year and it's been wonderful except for skin irritation. In the last month I've started having rls sometimes when I go to bed. I thought maybe the patch had come loose or maybe even a bad batch of patches. I'm on a new box now and still having the problem so I guess augmentation happens with Neupro also."

• YaYag...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 7, 2016

Neupro (rotigotine) for Restless Legs Syndrome "My last 5 years with RLS has has been one big circle - trying to find the right doctor who really knows something about the syndrome, thinking I found that doctor, changing meds which help for a few years then back to the nightly walks around the house, no sleep for days then the 'crash sleep' when the RŁS eases off, the miserable grogginess after the crash... Then I found a Movement Disorder Doctor who prescribed NEUPRO patches. They also worked wonderfully for a year or so but I'm back into the 'circle.' The NEUPRO patch is probably the best med I've tried so far but, unfortunately, it augmented too. We're now trying a new form of Gabapentin in addition to the patch. Hopefully this will do something to ease the nerves."

• Carmar
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 22, 2014

Neupro (rotigotine) for Restless Legs Syndrome "I have suffered with restless legs syndrome for years. Tried Requip and it made me horribly sick on my stomach within 30 minutes after taking it. Then tried Mirapex and still had major symptoms. Then came NEUPRO! WOW! I could live again! It has changed my quality of life extremely! But the patch doesn't stay on well so I use paper tape to keep them on the whole 24 hrs. Was able to get a reduced payment on medicines for $10.00 a month for 12 months for 30 day supply. Insurance would not cover it."

• Sleep...
• November 14, 2016

Neupro (rotigotine) for Restless Legs Syndrome "Tried several meds before patch, but have Crohns, so they just gave me diarrhea. I was excited about the patch, hoping it would not interfere with my colon. It has not. Although at 1 mg sample, I feel huge improvement, still not sleeping through the night, may have to go up a bit. But already feel much more awake. It seems to give me headaches, so I take the patch off in the morning and just re-apply new one before bed. It makes me fall asleep so fast, sometimes I don't get Cpap machine on for sleep apnea, so dr can see what's going on."

• Anonymous
• September 5, 2008

Neupro (rotigotine) for Parkinson's Disease "I have used the patch for nearly 2 years, receiving it from Europe before it was released in the US. Quite honestly, it has been life altering. I am now able to complete tasks I was totally unable to do before. Now that it has been removed from the US market, it is like taking away the oxygen required to breath. Someone should do something to at least get the compassionate use thing going."

• calig...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• February 24, 2021

Neupro (rotigotine) for Restless Legs Syndrome "I have used Neupro 6mg for 5 years. It was prescribed by a neurologist at an academic medical center on the west coast. I started it after 6 years on Mirapex due to the fact that I was starting to have daytime symptoms. It works well most of the time as long as I remember to put it on. If I forget, it takes about 6 hours to start working. If I'm sitting in the evening and start to feel a twinge, realizing that I haven't put a patch on, I am generally up until around 3am before it kicks in if I put it on that late. I'm planning to see a specialist at another academic medical center where I live now to see if there an another "emergency" medicine I can take when I forget the patch or it gets knocked off. I'm starting to have slight symptoms during the day now, so concerned that augmentation is starting on this medication."

• mrbea...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 21, 2015

Neupro (rotigotine) for Restless Legs Syndrome "It worked great for me. I thought I found the answer to all my misery until I started breaking out from the patch. I got a rash all around where the adhesive was. I was fortunately still using samples so I had not put a any $$ for. I will try it again if they can make the patch hypoallergenic or something"

• Pat
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 21, 2018

Neupro (rotigotine) for Parkinson's Disease "Neupro has helped my tremors. I have been using patches for three months,2 mgs. My only complaint is that they do not adhere well in this Florida humidity. I have to retape them on several times a day. The price of this med is ridiculous. Hurts the budget!"

• Carole...
• March 3, 2008

Neupro (rotigotine) for Parkinson's Disease "I have been on the patch for about 6 months. It has really helped alot. I have not been able to take any oral medcations because they make me very nauseas(?) I can't wait til a higher dose is approved in the US. Carole"

• Shaky...
• January 14, 2017

Neupro (rotigotine) for Parkinson's Disease "Neupro seems inappropriate for warm-hot climates, especially in high humidity. My experience in Sydney, Australia, is that I must replace patches 2-3 times/day. Frequently, I'm unaware that the patch has fallen off so for a large part of the day this medication is useless. Last year during a Pacific cruise, I used so many patches that doctors on board agreed that I'd overdosed. Advice contained with the medication tells us not to "store" Neupro at temperatures exceeding 25 degrees centigrade nor leave it in a damp place. How is that possible when the outside temperature is around 40 degrees centigrade with high humidity?"

• Papas
• March 10, 2008

Neupro (rotigotine) for Parkinson's Disease "Our Dad has been on neupro for only two weeks now. We have seen a great improvement however, he now seems to have developed insomnia. That can be a bit rough for us caretakers at night. Hopefully, sooner than later he will return to a better evening sleep pattern."

• Dopagal
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 1, 2020

Neupro (rotigotine) for Parkinson's Disease "I have Dopa responsive Dystonia. I take sinemet and use the 6mg Neupro patch. I moved up by 1mg every 3 days until my diurnal tremors, rigidity, slowing, and tripping over things eased up (that was at 4mg). Then I attempted to cut back on my sinemet which increased those symptoms though milder than before Neupro. It was increased again by 1mg for 3 days, then another until 6mg patch. I reduced the sinemet again. It worked! I was able to decrease my sinemet by HALF. I no longer spill food all over my self when I eat and I can get up the stairs to my bed. My only side effects has been some weight gain because I have an appetite and mild insomnia. I'm underweight and good at napping so no big deal. I'm so happy with this."

• KBano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 15, 2015

Neupro (rotigotine) for Restless Legs Syndrome "I've had occasional bouts of RLS since my late twenties, and it's gotten severe in the past two years. Day and night, multiple limbs. Neurologist gave me samples of NeuPro and I saw no changes at the 1mg or 2mg levels. Once I hit 4mg, however, my RLS has gotten even more severe, and shows up daily to the point where I can't sleep. It has raised my blood pressure, caused strange flickering in my eyes, and I am utterly exhausted all day. I so wish this medication would have helped. Fortunately I've been on samples and has a savings card that brought my copay down to only $10 per month."

• Maximum
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 22, 2021

Neupro (rotigotine) for Parkinson's Disease "I have been on the 1mg over a year, don't think they help much maybe the tremors are a little better. I find them a nightmare to keep on and it's a nightmare changing their position every time. When on my stomach area they really itch and leave like burn mark. They don't stick well either. Trouble is half the time you don't know they've fallen off."

• IT Guy
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 28, 2021

Neupro (rotigotine) for Restless Legs Syndrome "Diagnosed severe RLS at 23 years old (now 40) but symptoms started at age 7. Countless doctors and specialist, spanning internal medicine to neurology to sleep medicine. Gabapentin, Requip, Mirapex and Klonopin completely ineffective. Experienced augmentation on Tramadol after a couple months. Moved up to hydrocodone, oxycontin and then to methadone (longest life) for 7+ years. I responded VERY WELL to these opiates but was cut off by my latest neurologist. I couldn't find a single doctor elsewhere who would prescribe any of those anymore. Tried CBD...useless. Kratom helped because it acts like an opioid but I needed way too much PER DAY of the "red bali" species. You also build tolerance fast for Kratom and then suffer severe augmentation. I'm posting this on Day 1 of Neupro 1mg. Sweating like crazy but I can feel a bit of relief. Might need to use another patch if I can't sleep through the night. Best if luck all."

• Loyll
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 10, 2019

Neupro (rotigotine) for Restless Legs Syndrome "I was diagnosed with RLS and possible Parkinson’s a year ago. The neuro started me on Neupro 2 mg and it worked very well except I am allergic to adhesives. The PRN saw me and put me on 4 mg of Ropeiniorole which worked for a few months, but made me very sleepy. Then I had severe anxiety, and depression. Finally back on Neupro 2 mg and doing somewhat better, but will take time! I feel the ropinerol was at too high of a dosage. I just want to feel normal again."

• Danny
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 10, 2022

Neupro (rotigotine) for Parkinson's Disease "Since being diagnosed with Parkinson's about two & a half years ago I started getting anxiety, then about 12 months ago I stated get panic attacks and I haven't been the same since. I suffer terrible anxiety ALL THE TIME! I am on two different anti-depressants and sinemet. I also see a psychologist and a councilor. I finally saw a Neuropsychiatrist and he seems to think it's the Parkinson's (low dopamine). He put me on 2mg and after a week I thought a miracle had happened & I felt relaxed, but that didn't last long. I have been on 4mg for two weeks. Again I thought it was helping but the last couple of days my anxiety has been terrible. Plus my sleep has not been the best. I have an appointment this week, perhaps 6mg may work? Cross fingers. On the positive my movement is better."

• Gwend...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• November 21, 2021

Neupro (rotigotine) for Parkinson's Disease "The Neupro Patch was a life changer for us. My husband was initially diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia. He was actually suffering from extreme apathy, which can be a symptom of Parkinson’s. Levadopa (Madapar) appeared to do nothing. He was attending the Movement Disorder Clinic at one of our major hospitals here in Australia. After discussions among the neurologists, they decided to try the Neupro Patch. Wow…after a few weeks he showed signs of engaging more, and a few more weeks on, he was back to normal cognitively. He was then rediagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 14, 2020

Neupro (rotigotine) for Restless Legs Syndrome "I have extremely severe RLS. It occurs every night and some during the day. I’ve used Neupro twice in the last few years. The first time I used 4mg patch and it worked well. Major irritation at application site. Gradually, quit working well. Have just started it again and need 6mg. A lot of irritation at application site. I think I’m beginning to have augmentation with it."

• Manic...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 6, 2021

Neupro (rotigotine) for Restless Legs Syndrome "RLS earned me the nick name Manic Mike at a very early age. I have RLS really bad and it prevents me from sleeping for days on end. After surviving stage 4 cancer, I tell most people that cancer is child's play when compared to the problems I have in my battle with RLS. Neupro is my main defence against RLS (and I take quite a few other drugs along with it). Just make sure that your insurance plan cover it; my new one does not. At around $700.00/ month, paying for this drug alone gets to be a burden."

• Jenzie
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 9, 2020

Neupro (rotigotine) for Restless Legs Syndrome "I feel more rested than I have in ages. Over the last 20 years I had used two of the 4 approved RLS medications and they worked for years until they didn't. I had tried the third and it worked for RLS but it caused total insomnia. Neupro was my last hope at this time. My only issue is it didn't stay on the first night so I suffered. Second night I wiped the application site with alcohol. I still had to try different tapes and methods for it to stay on overnight."

• sanny
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 15, 2023

Neupro (rotigotine) for Restless Legs Syndrome "I started taking ropinirole 2 mg which worked for a while, but then it stopped working and made my Restless Legs Syndrome worsen. I switched to Neupro patch 1mg but it provided no relief. The dosage was increased to 3 mg after two weeks and I was able to sleep for 5 days for the first time in weeks. Unfortunately, it has now stopped working. I am waiting to see my doctor and hopefully can increase the dosage to 4 mg. This is causing me a lot of frustration. I don't pay for patches as I am over 66 and live in the United Kingdom on NHS."

• Mona
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 2, 2021

Neupro (rotigotine) for Restless Legs Syndrome "I have used the neupro patch for over a year. I have got red patches on my body from where each patch has been, plus they have left blisters, like from a bad sunburn on these squares. My Dr. insisted I continue the treatment. My visit was a zoom , I even showed her my places where the patch scarred my skin. But I was still to continue treatment. The medication in the patch works. I have RLS so bad, I ended up with a stress fracture 2 years ago in my foot from banging it on the floor to get rid of the awful itchy, crawling feeling inside my legs and arms. But something is wrong with the reaction I'm having to the patch itself. I'm afraid to not use it, but I'm running out of places to put the patch."